Advocacy for Left handed childreen

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The Left hand Initiative Center can visit your child's school to coach and train!

Dedicated support for left-handed children and educators.

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Specialized tools for left-handed learning success.

Resources for parents of left-handed children.

Training for educators on left-handed techniques.

A child's hands are shown resting on an open book placed on a wooden table. The book contains text and images, including a photo of a person performing a yoga pose. Nearby, there is a pink-striped pencil case and a pair of scissors.
A child's hands are shown resting on an open book placed on a wooden table. The book contains text and images, including a photo of a person performing a yoga pose. Nearby, there is a pink-striped pencil case and a pair of scissors.
A classroom setting with a large blackboard displaying neatly written cursive handwriting, focusing on letters and phrases. The room is softly lit, with wooden flooring and trim visible. Another smaller board can be seen in the background.
A classroom setting with a large blackboard displaying neatly written cursive handwriting, focusing on letters and phrases. The room is softly lit, with wooden flooring and trim visible. Another smaller board can be seen in the background.
A group of young children sits at wooden desks in a classroom setting, with a teacher assisting them. The children are engaged in writing or drawing activities, wearing clothing typical of an earlier era. The teacher leans over to help some of the children, indicating an interactive and attentive learning environment. The room has a minimalist design with a blackboard and simple furniture.
A group of young children sits at wooden desks in a classroom setting, with a teacher assisting them. The children are engaged in writing or drawing activities, wearing clothing typical of an earlier era. The teacher leans over to help some of the children, indicating an interactive and attentive learning environment. The room has a minimalist design with a blackboard and simple furniture.
Left hand initiative Center
We have members from Australia, UK, China, Brazil, Canada, India and more! Stop in at Left-in to see the latest for your Lefty on a global basis

I am proud to be a member of LEFT-IN, the Left-Handers Education Forum and Training International Network.

Empowering Left-Handed Learners

At Leftsmart, we specialize in supporting left-handed children, their parents, and educators to enhance fine motor skills through tailored educational resources.

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A child with blond hair wearing a red shirt is engaged in an activity at a table. One of their hands is reaching towards a pencil being held by another person. The setting is a bright room with a wooden table and blurred objects in the background.
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Children wearing striped uniforms sit at a table covered with red and white paper, engaging in an art or writing activity. Colored pencils, pens, and pouches are scattered across the table, while coats and colorful backpacks hang in the background.
Children wearing striped uniforms sit at a table covered with red and white paper, engaging in an art or writing activity. Colored pencils, pens, and pouches are scattered across the table, while coats and colorful backpacks hang in the background.
A child's hands are seen engaging in a painting activity. One hand holds a brush with a green handle while swirling a mixture of yellow, blue, and red paint on a paper plate. Nearby, another plate with a variety of paint colors and a cup with brownish liquid are visible. The background includes a black tablecloth with paint smudges.
A child's hands are seen engaging in a painting activity. One hand holds a brush with a green handle while swirling a mixture of yellow, blue, and red paint on a paper plate. Nearby, another plate with a variety of paint colors and a cup with brownish liquid are visible. The background includes a black tablecloth with paint smudges.

Our Mission Statement

We are dedicated to providing innovative solutions for left-handed learners, ensuring they receive the support needed to thrive in their educational journey.

My names is Josephine Mukanoheli, a left handed girl who tried to survive in this world designed for right handed people on this day I would love to share this story.

I was born in a small village where traditions ran deep and expectations ran even deeper. From the moment I picked up a pencil with my left hand, I was told it was “wrong” that I had to switch, adjust, conform. But how could I change what felt so natural to me?

At school being a left-handed was seen as a flaw even as a curse, I wasn’t just corrected I was punished. Teachers would hit my hand, yell at me, force the pen into my right hand like it would somehow change who I was.

Chalkboards, scissors, desks, tools everything seemed to be made for someone else. I struggled in silence, often hiding my left hand in school or pretending to be slower, just to avoid the criticism.

I remember the sting not just on my skin, but in my heart. I wasn’t doing anything wrong. I was just trying to learn, to write, to be a child. But I was treated like I was broken.

Still, through pain and shame, I held onto my truth. Quietly, stubbornly, I kept using my left hand when no one was watching. I practiced in the dark. I cried in silence. And I survived.

Now I know: there was never anything wrong with me. The world was just too small to understand me back then. But I’m still here stronger, prouder, and still using with the hand they tried to silence.

Being a left-handed girl in a world not built for me taught me resilience. It taught me to adapt, to innovate, and to stand strong in my difference. I may be from a small village, but I carry big strength in the hand they told me not to use. i now hold a master degree, I cook, I knit, I do crocheting, I drive, I do everything proudly with my left hand so what is your superpower mine is I am a lefty girl!!!!!!

★★★★★

Josephine Mukanoheli

Empowering Left-Handers

Specialized support for left-handed learners, parents, and educators to enhance fine motor skills effectively.

Tailored Learning Tools

We provide resources designed specifically for left-handed children to improve their learning experience.

A close-up of an adult hand guiding a child's hand as they apply paint with a small brush. The child's hand is already covered in blue and red paint, and several small paint pots in various colors are visible nearby. The setting appears to be a warm, cozy environment.
A close-up of an adult hand guiding a child's hand as they apply paint with a small brush. The child's hand is already covered in blue and red paint, and several small paint pots in various colors are visible nearby. The setting appears to be a warm, cozy environment.
Expert Educator Support

Our trained educators focus on developing essential skills for left-handed learners in a supportive environment.

A child is practicing writing the uppercase and lowercase letter 'A' on a worksheet using a black marker. The sheet includes guidelines for tracing the letter. Other worksheets and a box of colored pencils are visible on the wooden table, suggesting an educational environment.
A child is practicing writing the uppercase and lowercase letter 'A' on a worksheet using a black marker. The sheet includes guidelines for tracing the letter. Other worksheets and a box of colored pencils are visible on the wooden table, suggesting an educational environment.
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